Students, fellow cultural activists, colleagues, and admirers gathered at Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi this afternoon to bid a heartfelt farewell to Dr Sanjida Khatun, the revered Rabindra Sangeet exponent and long-serving president of Chhayanaut.  Her memory was honoured with flowers, songs, and quiet reverence – befitting a life devoted to the preservation of […]

The United States has extended congratulations to Bangladesh on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s democratic journey and long-term prosperity. In a statement released by the US State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed Washington’s best wishes to the people of Bangladesh and underscored the importance of […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have extended warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day, underlining the strength of the bilateral relationship and a shared vision for peace and prosperity in the region. In a letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Modi […]

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus departed for China this afternoon on a four-day official visit, his first bilateral trip since taking office on August 8 last year.  The high-profile visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China. Prof Yunus left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 1:00 pm aboard […]

A high-level US military delegation led by Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, Deputy Commander of the United States Army Pacific Command, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment today. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of issues aimed at strengthening defense cooperation […]